[Rhodes22-list] Mounting a GPS unit

[Peter Nyberg]

Bob,

I’ve drilled quite a few holes in my Rhodes, but I try not to drill any more than I have to, especially when it involves the exterior fiberglass shell.

Being unfamiliar with the Dragonfly, I googled it and ended up on the Raymarine page for the product.  In looking around, I noticed that one of it’s touted ‘Key Features’ is the ability to ‘Mount Anywhere’.  The description of this feature includes a link with the text “Find out more about RAM Mounts after market mounting systems”.  Clicking on that link brings up a pop-up window with four RAM products including a ’Tough-Claw Mount’ that looks like it might be able to clamp to the Pop-Top support tube, and a ’Suction Cup Mount’ that might also be a less invasive solution.

Do you think one of these might solve your problem?

If you do end up drilling holes and using a sealant, use one that’s not also an adhesive.

Peter Nyberg
Coventry, CT
s/v Silverheels (1988/2016)

> On Aug 19, 2018, at 1:57 PM, rweiss <rweiss at siu.edu> wrote:
> 
> I need the experienced advice of Rhodies who are a lot more comfortable with
> drilling holes in their boat than I am. I have a small GPS unit (Dragonfly
> 5M) that I would like to mount someplace on my Rhodes 22. I originally tried
> to find a way to clip it to the rail on my pop top, but can't find a
> mounting unit to make that possible. (I use a bike mount for my iPhone to
> mount it there and works well.) So, I guess the best option is to use the
> mounting stand that came with the GPS and requires 3 screws into something
> solid. I have 2 questions -- 1.  Where do you suggest mounting the unit?  2. 
> How do I go about drilling 3 holes in my beloved Rhodes to mount this
> without doing damage?  The unit needs to be near the cabin as I have a cable
> attached to plug into the 12 volt socket in there.  Thanks for your advice.  
> 
> Bob
> 
> 
> 
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> Bob Weiss
> Beach Spring
> 1998 Rhodes 22 Recycled in 2014
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